The Carlsberg West Cheshire League are guaranteed representation in this season’s Cheshire County FA Amateur Cup Final after Division Two minnows Neston Nomads defied the odds and posted a dramatic 2-1 win over Cheshire Association League Premier Division outfit Poynton.

The closely-fought semi-final took place in midweek at Sandbach United and it was Nomads who took the lead on 40 minutes through Adam Rassell.

Poynton equalised via the penalty spot before Luke Blondell’s last minute winner secured Nomads’ passage to the final. Victory over Linotype-Cheadle Heath Nomads in the other semi-final next Tuesday evening would mean holders and Division Two rivals Ashville would make it an all-West Cheshire final.

On the domestic scene, Heswall took a step nearer lifting the Pyke Cup they last won in 1997 after efforts from Gary O’Toole, Greg Drummond and Chris Lea clinched a fine 3-1 decision over Richmond Raith Rovers, who had Jamie McDonald in reply.

In the Development Trophy clash at the Wirral Tennis Centre, Maghull Town Youth and Cammell Laird 1907 Development fought out a 2-2 stalemate with Lairds winning the tie 3-1 on penalties.

A superb hat-trick from Tom McNamara sent Mossley Hill Athletic back to the top of Division One at the expense of previous pacesetters Rainhill Town.

A Vinny O’Toole double and an opportunist effort from Steve Mills saw Mallaby gave it their best shot against title favourites Newton, but a Jamie Murray hat-trick allied to further goals from Gerard King, Dom Coddington and Danny Brooks inspired the visitors to a 6-3 triumph.

West Kirby’s battle to stave off relegation received a timely boost when a Jordan Griffiths double anchored them to a priceless 2-1 win against Chester Nomads while respective scorers in Capenhurst Villa’s 1-1 nail-biter with Maghull were Ryan Nicoll and Wayne Smith.

Division Two leaders Ashville followed up a 4-1 midweek win against Southport Trinity by blanking South Liverpool Reserves 3-0 with goals from Sam Hunt, Danny Dixon and Sean Partington in a result which kept the Wallasey side a point clear of nearest rivals Marshalls.

Marshalls were indebted to a Wade Maxwell penalty which gleaned all three points from their trip to Neston Nomads.

That result enabled current leaders Rainhill Town Reserves to open up a three point advantage despite drawing 2-2 with Upton AA Reserves after efforts from Rainhill’s Nathan Clements and Luke Garvey were cancelled out by replies from Upton’s Josh Clayton and Sam Spidgeon.

Third-placed Capenhurst Villa Reserves had Danny Paige on target but went down 3-1 at Liverpool REMYCA Reserves who had Mark Barnes (2) and Karl Berquist obliging for the hosts. Meanwhile, Upton AA Reserves savoured back-to-back wins after Joe Desmoreaux and an own goal helped them to a 2-1 verdict over Ashville Reserves while Leon Jones netted the visitors’ consolation effort.

Dock double-up on Hulme to reach last four of cup

Houlihan's Birkenhead

Congratulations to Dock AFC after they beat Hulme 4-2 to reach the semi-final of the NW Champions of Champions Cup.

Dock’s goalscorers were Charlie McInnes, Paul Byrne, Mike Hulse and Ollie Nugent. This result means Dock will go on to play Wallasey & District side Millhouse at Abbey Hey FC in Manchester on Good Friday morning.

In the Third Division, South Rangers Athletic triumphed 7-3 against Rangers Breaks while Oval FC won 3-0 at Johnny Pye FC thanks to goals from Josh Ross (2), Mark Doyle and John Skipsey.

Scales weighs in with six

Liverpool and District

A FINE 5-2 away win against Black Bull saw Oyster Martyrs move five points clear at the top of the Premier Division when goals from Garrity, Pratt, Milne, Riley and Swatton gave them control and made them favourites to win the prestigious title once again.

Dengo United’s rise to the top positions continued after another hard-working 4-3 win against Custy’s was secured thanks to a Matthew Robinson treble which was supplemented by a further effort from Gornell as they moved into third in the table.

Allerton jumped ahead of lowly Pineapple in the table after being awarded the points when the home side failed to fulfil.

The Georgies reign supreme in the First Division after a stunning six-goal salvo from Scales saw them win 6-1 against Western Approaches in a result which saw them move two points clear at the top.

Fazakerley Athletic stayed in contention in third thanks to a 5-2 win over Bootle Wanderers with goals from Nugent (2), Fitzsimmons, Kirby and Rothwell.

A double from Steve Randles which was allied to another effort from Phil Hagan saw Fulwood Arms win 3-1 at Oaktree United while Hunting Lodge drew with Hunting Lodge Athletic in the L12 derby encounter.

Mr Smiths capitulated 3-2 at home to Woodstreet Quarry who had Hartley (2) and Dunne on target while St Helens Town won 5-1 at Old Albion thanks to efforts from Tierney (2), Roberts, Johnson and Levi.

Elsewhere, MSB Woolton went nap without reply at Picton after a Douglas double was added to by further goals from Esan, Coyle and McAllion.

It's the Harris duo at the double as Float rise to top

Wallasey and District

A five goal haul by Great Float S&amp;S saw them move top of the Premier Division following their 5-0 defeat of Grange Hearts as Tom Harris and James Harris netted doubles and Carl Murphy added a single.

The Premier Division Cup semi-final resulted in a hard-fought 4-3 success for Poulton Royal over Woodchurch United as they scored direct from kick-off with Lee Dermody finding the net while John Pomphrett made it 2-0 before an Adam Bennett double took the game to extra-time. Graham Edge and Jay Thompson then secured their final place with a goal apiece in the additional period.

Higher Beb kept top spot in the Grove Youth Division with a 3-1 victory over West Kirby Panthers as Joe Irvine netted a brace and Miles Amer added a single with Ben Banks notching the consolation.

Rising to the occasion were Phoenix FC who flew past Park Royal 5-2 to stay second with goals from Ollie Lowe (2), Lee McNulty, Mike Rooney and Denzil Wilkie as West Kirby Wasps stung Wallasey Wanderers with a 1-0 success that was secured by a Matty Knowles goal and a brilliant save by keeper Casey Shakeshaft that prevented a certain equaliser.

Dundee Youth Division action saw Manor Youth take the spoils in a 4-1 success over Upton Youth with goals from Conner Lloyd-Jones (2), Owen Reilly and Alex Lloyd with Louie Donaldson netting the only reply.

Liverpool County FA has joined forces with Liverpool Feds Women's Football Club to host the first-ever Zoe Tynan Tournament.

Invite to take part in the inaugural Zoe Tynan Tournament

Liverpool County FA has joined forced with Liverpool Feds Women’s Football Club to host the first-ever Zoe Tynan Tournament – an U10s and U12s seven-a-side competition in memory of England U19 international Zoe Tynan who tragically died last year.

Teams are currently welcome to register for the tournament which is to be held on Saturday, May 20 at Walton Hall Park.

Matches are to kick-off at 10am with teams needing to arrive for registration at 9.30am.

Zoe joined Liverpool Feds as a six-year-old and it soon became obvious how committed she was to her football.

Often asking technical or tactical questions beyond her years, Zoe was dedicated to improving herself and her team.

Football was Zoe’s passion.

She would often sign her name ‘Zoe Zidane’ and would sleepwalk in her shinpads.

Enjoying athletics alongside her football, Zoe attended the Everton Centre of Excellence where the Blues recognised her talent and allowed her to progress to the next level of girls’ football.

Zoe went on to represent England and played in the Women’s Super League for both Everton and Manchester City. Despite moving up in the football world, Zoe did not forget her roots and often came back to coach at Liverpool Feds.

The first Zoe Tynan Tournament is to be held on May 20 for a reason.

The day marks what would have been her 19th birthday.

Ten players may be registered in a squad and a payment of £35 per-team is required.

Each side will play three games in a league of four and then compete for the Cup or Plate in a further three league games.

There will then be a semi-final and final for the top teams.

All money raised from the tournament will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Society, a cause nominated by Zoe’s family in the knowledge that she would be keen to help her loving Nan who has the condition.

For further information, please contact Sue Carmichael via foxtb5@aol.com. Registration forms are available via the LCFA website and should be downloaded, completed and returned to: 10 Deepfield Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside L15 5BX.